A gaming project called Uniapt, which claimed to run on the Ethereum layer-2 platform Blast, was found to be bait used for a fraudulent scheme. The project reportedly tricked users into downloading game files that were actually Trojan viruses.
This method works by convincing innocent users to download these malicious files onto their computers. Once downloaded, these Trojan viruses are designed to steal users' private keys, compromising their security and privacy.
In addition to the fraud, Uniapt successfully applied for and received the Twitter Gold Mark (Yellow Tick). This mark is often seen as a sign of legitimacy and trustworthiness, leading many users to believe in the authenticity of the project.
The X account of the fraudulent project in question is still active and has the yellow tick approved account qualification since December 2023. In addition, the fraudulent cryptocurrency project constantly advises to be careful against fraudsters in its posts on X.
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